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So long, long time no update. I hope you haven't forgotten this fic. With Only Love nearly done I had some time to work on this. I do have a couple more chapters that just need to be typed.
Chapter Nine
"Dada." Molly cooed waking a sleeping Ric. He immediately reached for and kissed Molly on the cheek.
"Hey there princess."
"I'm so sorry Mr. Lansing but Molly insisted on seeing you before Ms. Davis took her home."
"It's fine really." Ric said holding Molly tightly with one arm. He was happy that Ami had brought her by. Even though it had only been, a day Ric had missed Molly. "I take it Alexis is being released."
"Yes, Sir. The doctors just released her."
"Good that it will be nice for Molly to spend time with Alexis and Kristina."
"If the two of you will okay I'll be outside."
"Thank you Ami." Ric held Molly and talked to her quietly. He did not want her to worry about his injury. "Guess what Molly? When Daddy gets out of here tomorrow we are going to see Cameron and his mommy."
Molly clapped at Ric's announcement. She liked Cameron and his mommy. When they were together, she always had fun. She knew daddy had fun too because he always smiled more. "Cam."
Ric smiled at Molly's excitement. He had worried that she wouldn't like having to share his attention. Thankfully, both his children seem to immediately bond. "That's right. You like that idea don't you?"
"What idea?" Alexis asked from the open door. She hated having to deal with Ric. At least Sonny mostly stayed out of her life.
"Ami can you take Molly?"
"Of course Mr. Lansing." The nanny said picking the toddler up.
"We need to talk." Ric said the moment he was sure Molly could not hear them.
"Fine. What do you want to talk about?"
"I'm being released tomorrow. I'll have Ami pick Molly up and..."
"No." Alexis said shaking her head. "There is no way you can take care of Molly alone."
"I know that Alexis and neither can you. Besides I won't be alone."
Alexis' eyes narrowed at that but ignored it for now. "You can't keep my daughter from me."
"I'm not you Alexis. Ric snapped before he could stop himself. He took several deep breaths to calm down before speaking again. Fighting with Alexis wouldn't accomplish anything. "A lot of things have happened in the last few months Molly needs constancy."
"She can get that with Kristina and me."
"I'm sure she can. The fact remains I have custody of Molly and I want her with me."
"There's something else. What are you hiding?" Alexis demanded to know. Ric was too calm he had to be up to something.
"Tell Molly I will see her tomorrow." Ric said dismissively. He was not going to tell Alexis about Cameron when he was in the hospital. She would find out soon enough.
"I will find out." The woman warned coldly. Ric's behavior was pissing her off.
"Maybe but I'm not going to fight with you Alexis."
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Alexis was still furious after she had put her girls to bed. 'Who did Ric thing he was?' he had no right to interfere with her life and that included Molly. There had to be some way for her to get Molly back.
However, she knew that until her cancer was in remission the judge was unlikely to change her mind. There had to be some other way. A name immediately popped into her mind.
Alexis shook her head at the idea. The man was vile and quite possibly worse than Ric. She knew of his connections to the Zacchara organization. Anthony Zacchara was responsible for the mayhem at the Black and White ball. She also knew he was desperate to be apart of Molly's life. Maybe she could use that to protect Kristina. A decision made Alexis picked up the phone and dialed Trevor's number.
"Lansing."
"Hello Trevor this is Alexis Davis."
Trevor was immediately curious why Alexis would be calling him. She had made her disdain of him clear the last time they spoke. "What can I do for you Ms. Davis?"
"I think it's what we can do for each other."
"Oh? And what would that be?"
"Well you want to be apart of Molly's life and unlike Ric I am willing to let you." Alexis said bluntly. She did not want to waste time playing games with Trevor.
"What do you want in return?"
"Protection from your client for both my daughters." Alexis said stressing the word both. She would only agree to allow Trevor around Molly if he protected Kristina.
"That would seem like a fair trade. I have to wonder though what makes you think I would be willing to help you." Trevor asked carefully. He wanted to know what was prompting this sudden determination.
"We both know you hate Ric. Helping me get Molly will drive him crazy."
"I have to admit your offer is very interesting. There are a few things I need to think over before I decide."
"Of course." Alexis agreed hesitantly. She needed Trevor to help her in order for her plan to work. Somehow, she had to get his help.
"I will call you in a few days with a decision." Trevor said hanging up before Alexis could answer. It appeared as if Richard's ex-wife did not know about young Cameron yet. He had to wonder what her reaction would be. Trevor couldn't imagine it would be good. Ms. Davis enjoyed holding Molly over Richard's head too much. The next few days could prove to be very interesting. All Trevor had to do was figure out how to manipulate the situation to his advantage.